This is an excellent 160mm fork for the money — stiff, reasonably light and you couldn’t set it up badly if you tried.
Products
Manitou Mattoc Pro 160mm fork review
The Manitou Mattoc Pro is hugely adjustable and easily the best entry-level 160mm fork on test.
IXS BC-X3.1 gloves review
These full-finger gloves from IXS are just the dab for summer riding
Stan’s No Tubes ZTR Bravo Team wheels review
Amongst the best 29er wheels we’ve used. Highly recommended.
Shimano DX M647 clipless pedals
More than 10 years old, but even up against far more modern competition it’s still a great caged clipless pedal.
HT T1 clipless pedals
The only reason we can see to buy the T1 over XT is for the colours, of which there are seven.
Oakley Jawbreaker review
The new Prizm lens is truly stunning
O’Neal Trigger II flat pedal shoes review
The Trigger is very comfy with decent padding in the ankle area to protect against knocks and rocks
Azonic World Force flat pedal review
The World Force is a solid performer, and the best Azonic pedal to date
Superstar Nano-x Flat pedals review
An incredible flat pedal — tons of grip and well balanced
Kask Rex helmet review
In terms of fit and comfort, the Rex is up there with some of the best helmets
Nukeproof Warhead Carbon Riser Bars review
Part of a new Nukeproof component line-up, the Warhead carbon handlebar claims to be one of the strongest on the market. >>> The best mountain bike handlebars The bar uses common…
Shimano XT Race PD-M8000 clipless pedals review
If experience is anything to go by you can guarantee it will last and last
Ritchey Comp V4 Mountain clipless pedals review
With better quality bearings we would find it easier to recommend the Comp V4 Mountain
Mavic Crossride SL clipless pedal review
The Crossride SL really did everything to a superb standard, it’s also lightweight and great value
Funn Tactic MTB clipless pedal review
While the pedal has a super-positive engagement, we would have liked the action to be a little lighter at times
Look S-Track clipless pedal review
The Look S-Track is a radical looking pedal, but does it really deliver?
Crank Bros Candy 2 clipless review
Performance falls between Shimano and excellent Mavic and Look pedals
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Plus tyre review
To anyone curious about Plus rubber, we’d definitely recommend this tyre
Easton Haven dropper seatpost review
Compared to a Reverb, the Easton Haven is similar in weight and ride height, but has less play